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Here is a ranking of cities around the world with the highest quality of life. The ranking was made by the world's largest human resources consulting firm Mercer. Its "Quality of Living Index" has just recently been released. Mercer analyzed 450 cities across the world and established several criteria that helped to judge which cities qualify for the ranking. Here is top 27 cities that made the list.

27. Adelaide, Australia —The city is not only South Australia's main government and commercial centre; it also is key destination for beaches and outdoor activities, providing a good balance to life.

22 (joint). Perth, Australia — Australia has some of the highest quality of living worldwide. The Western Australian city is home to some of the country's most beautiful beaches, and its inner region has a low unemployment rate of 4.3%.

20 (joint). Luxembourg — The tiny European country, which borders Belgium, France, and Germany, is incredibly wealthy and violent crime is very low. Some of the wealthiest people in the world bank in the picturesque city-state because of its secretive finance laws.

18. Hamburg, Germany — The major port city in northern Germany is the second largest of its kind in the country. It has become a centre for media and industry and is home to the world's second oldest bank: Berenberg Bank.

17. Ottawa, Canada — This city is considered the most educated in Canada with its wealth of postsecondary, research, and cultural institutions. It also has low unemployment and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

16 (joint). Melbourne, Australia — The coastal capital is considered one of the best places in the world for education, healthcare, research, and development. Its thriving tourism and entertainment sectors also keep the city wealthy.

14. Bern, Switzerland — The city is considered by Mercer to be the second safest in the world. It's rich in agriculture as well as traditional industry, and also has a low unemployment rate at 3.3%, making the region attractive to live in. Its growing tech sector is also drawing in new talent.

13. Berlin, Germany — The country's capital is counted as having an excellent mix of quality of life — with good employment opportunities, a high standard of housing, good personal safety, and tonnes of recreational activities.

11. Amsterdam, Netherlands — It is one of the financial centres of Europe and also famous for its high standard of living. The cosmopolitan city combines modern and urban life with relaxed attitudes toward recreation and leisure.

10. Sydney, Australia — The city represents 7% of the country's economy, with finance and financial services the largest employer with 22% of all workers. The natural environment, weather, and growing cultural scene boosts Sydney up the list.

9. Copenhagen, Denmark — The city was recently dubbed one of the happiest places to live on earth, and it's not hard to see why. Originally a fishing village, Copenhagen has grown into a city with strong urban and cultural development and is famed for its work-life balance.

2. Zurich, Switzerland — The city is known as the country's economic and cultural hub, which regularly tops not just Mercer's list, but others as well for being one of the best places to live in the world.

1. Vienna, Austria — This city tops the rankings for the seventh consecutive time. East of the Danube River, Vienna is the seventh-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union and is rich in culture.